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June 8–10, 2026
The Mart, Chicago


Sunday Preview Day: June 7, 12-4 pm

NeoCon has served as the world’s leading platform and most important event of the year for the commercial interior design industry since 1969.

NeoCon 2026 Call for Programming is Now Open

Breakthrough ideas. Bold brands. Future-focused creatives. Shaping what’s next.
About NeoCon

The Forefront of Design

NeoCon is where the biggest ideas and boldest innovations debut, with over 400 leading and emerging companies unveiling thousands of groundbreaking new products.
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Debuting Illuminate at NeoCon

Experience the transformative power of light through immersive experiences, curated product showcases, and expert-led education at this new "show within a show".

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Sunday Preview Day at NeoCon 2026

We’re excited to share that NeoCon 2026 will kick off with a new Preview Day on Sunday, June 7, from noon – 4pm, open to all registered attendees and media! We look forward to seeing you there.

Inspiration and Knowledge Sharing

NeoCon offers a compelling series of timely and inspirational programs, delivering insight from leading design and business experts through a powerful lineup of world-class presentations and accredited sessions.

NeoCon 2026 Call for Programming: Now Accepting Submissions! Deadline: January 15

NeoCon 2026 Call for Programming Now Open!

Calling all innovative thinkers, industry leaders, and design experts. Submit your ideas for consideration for NeoCon 2026 programming by January 15, 2026.

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Connecting the Design Community

NeoCon serves as the hub for the commercial design community, uniting its designers, architects, end-users, manufacturers, dealers, service providers, associations, educators, students and media each year in June. Connect with more than 50,000 fellow design professionals from around the world with a non-stop schedule of events and celebrations.

Converge; THE MART Magazine Q4 2025, Issue 7

In the latest officeinsight Converge issue, Rob Kirkbride dives into how The Mart in Chicago remains a critical, year-round hub for the commercial interiors industry. From hosting industry events like ThinkLab's End-User Hackathon and Connexions to the Delve Series: Workplace, the building functions as a vital community hub where design conversations never pause.

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From the Community - Guest Blog

In our latest blog, Michelle Kool, Facility Planning Senior Specialist and #BestofNeoCon2025 juror, shares how the company’s evolving campus design goes beyond traditional offices. Find out how Northwestern Mutual is integrating technology, sustainability, and wellness to create spaces that foster connection and collaboration.

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From the Community - Guest Blog

Now on the “From the Community” blog: Ana Romaniv, founder of Eight Station—explores how visual realism in renderings can either accelerate or stall client decision-making. From hyper-detailed photorealism to loose conceptual sketches, Romaniv makes the case that the best visuals aren’t always the most polished, they’re the most purposeful.

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Converge; THE MART Magazine Q3 2025, Issue 6

In a recent officeinsight Converge issue, Rob Kirkbride spotlights the newly opened Turf Experience Center—a hybrid showroom and workplace that’s redefining what it means to be part of THE MART design community. From immersive soundscapes to full-time offices for Turf’s sales, marketing, and R&D teams, the space represents a bold new model for connection and collaboration.

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From the Community - Guest Blog

At Via Seating, their strength comes from their people and the communities they serve. From second-chance hiring to team recognition programs, they're proud to lead with purpose, inclusion & passion. Learn how they're building a culture of growth, giving back & doing good—together in the "Via Seating: A Commitment to Our Team and Community" latest blog post.

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